The Other TDS

If, like me, you have been accused of "Trump Derangement Syndrome" (or "TDS") for your opposition to the cruel, venal, and corrupt presidency of Der Furor, you may be interested to know that there's an alternative version of TDS that applies to those who worship him: "Trump Denial Syndrome."

Trump Denial Syndrome excuses any and all behavior by Der Furor, no matter how egregious, unconstitutional, unethical, or criminal. Any wrongdoing, even when proven by verifiable evidence, is immediately dismissed with prejudice. Persons suffering from Trump Denial Syndrome simply refuse to accept any information that may contradict their beliefs and their faith in their idol, and they react to it as their leader does - with complete denial, anger, and name-calling rather than facts and evidence.

The identities of persons suffering from Trump Denial Syndrome are tightly bound with their allegiance to their leader. Because he can do no wrong, challenging their faith in him is all but impossible because it attacks their own beliefs and identities. Believing the truth, accepting evidence of Der Furor's shortcomings and failures, would force them to admit that they've been manipulated, conned, and lied to, and that would diminish their self esteem.

I have a hard time believing that so many of my fellow Americans have fallen prey to Trump Denial Syndrome. I can only hope that they recover before the next election.

Have a good day. Seek the truth, believe the evidence, and vote like a thinking American.

More thoughts coming.

Bilbo